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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: motomic on March 13, 2012, 10:05:57 PM

Title: Aprilia Moto 6.5 shock alternatives?
Post by: motomic on March 13, 2012, 10:05:57 PM

Hi,
I have a '96 Moto with a knackered shock, bit if a long shot but does anyone here know if the shock off any other bike is interchangeable?  I want (need) to keep costs down so would like to source second hand.

any help much appreciated
 

Title: Re: Aprilia Moto 6.5 shock alternatives?
Post by: motomic on August 06, 2012, 08:52:59 AM

Hi, thought I'd reply to myself in case anyone might be curious about my unusual bike.  My Aprilia Moto 6.5 went into my mothers garage under a sheet in 2004, I meant to fix it that winter but one thing after another etc.

With the help of a good friend - in exchange for a loan of the bike to go to the Manx GP - it is now up and running.  Bits sourced from Wemoto, a German ebayer, another bit from a chap in Italy and a few things available from the dealer.  Forks rebuilt, new second hand shock installed, most rubber pipes and connectors replaced, choke cable and horrible plastic bits at the carb end renewed a good clean up and now the bike is back on the road. 

First ride for the first few miles and I was asking myself what I had ever seen in this daft bike.  A few miles later and I was boping along with a big silly grin on my face  :)  It's a bit of a crazy bike but I like it.  Maybe late in the year or next year I might roll up at a meet.  Do you guys have meets at all or just this forum?  forgive my ignorance on that bit.

happy thumping  :)

Title: Re: Aprilia Moto 6.5 shock alternatives?
Post by: Richard on August 06, 2012, 11:37:48 AM

I take it you have spoken to Hagon ?

If not, do, they can make up a shock for nearly everything and usually cheaper too.

Otherwise no experience of the model I'm afraid - as rare as Hen's teeth I think.

Good luck.

Title: Re: Aprilia Moto 6.5 shock alternatives?
Post by: SRXweb on August 06, 2012, 11:51:26 AM

I think the shock hadden't been developped exclusively for the Stark 6.5 and you can find other shocks that match.

You can contact EMC Racing Shocks : http://www.emc-suspensions.fr/catalogue.htm#marques (http://www.emc-suspensions.fr/catalogue.htm#marques)

Their website is in french, nethertheless I think they can speak english.

Try to contact Wilbers in Germany or Bitubo in italy (I think they are imported in England) an Hagon of course.

Title: Re: Aprilia Moto 6.5 shock alternatives?
Post by: motomic on August 06, 2012, 03:25:03 PM

Hi,
Thanks for the replies but sorted for now with a new second hand part from a chap in Germany.  Wilbers (I think that's how it's spelt) advertise shocks so when I have the money to upgrade I will take that route.

For now with a mixture of old second hand, old new stock and new stuff I have the thing up running and looking good.  Very pleased with myself I have to admit.

now I have to fit the luggage which I am lucky enough to have.

Title: Re: Aprilia Moto 6.5 shock alternatives?
Post by: Richard on August 06, 2012, 05:12:22 PM

Excellent, be nice to see one in the flesh.  Always reminds me of a kettle for some reason :-)

Title: Re: Aprilia Moto 6.5 shock alternatives?
Post by: motomic on August 07, 2012, 10:53:59 AM

one of my mates calls it a teapot  :)